Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma: Is Reconstruction Necessary after Resection?
Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma: Is Reconstruction Necessary after Resection?
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.10.010
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发表时间:
2010-02-01
影响因子:
5.2
通讯作者:
Khatri, Vijay P.
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作者:
Daylami, Rouzbeh;Amiri, Amir;Khatri, Vijay P.
BACKGROUND: Leiomyosarcomas of the inferior vena cava represent a rare form of soft-tissue sarcomas. Management strategies necessarily vary because of limited experience. Questions about necessity of multimodality therapy and IVC reconstruction remain.STUDY DESIGN: Six patients were referred to our institution during a period of 6 years for leiomyosarcomas of the IVC. Demographic data, imaging results, pathology reports, preoperative radiation regimen, and postoperative outcomes were reviewed. Outcomes were compared with those of other published institutional experiences.RESULTS: After preoperative external-beam radiation (4,500 to 5,000 cGy), all patients underwent en bloc resection of the primary malignancy. Four patients (66%) had an R0 resection. All tumors were high grade. No reconstruction of the IVC was undertaken. Lower-extremity edema developed in 3 patients (50%), but this was well tolerated and did not lead to any long-term sequelae. Pulmonary metastasis developed postoperatively in 1 patient (17%) and was successfully treated with chemotherapy and metastectomy. Acute renal failure developed in 3 patients, but all recovered full function. Chylous leak developed in 2 patients (34%).CONCLUSIONS: Leiomyosarcoma of the IVC is a treatable malignancy. Preoperative external-beam radiation facilitates marginally negative resection, although our study is too small to demonstrate a survival benefit. Reconstruction of the IVC is not necessary for resection of tumors below the level of the hepatic veins in most if not all cases. Lower-extremity edema after ligation of the IVC is well tolerated. Acute renal failure can be a common, albeit transient, early postoperative complication. Extensive periaortic dissection can be associated with chylous leak, which can be managed with internal or external drainage. (J Am Coll Surg 2010;210:185-190. (C) 2010 by the American College of Surgeons)